Is 'frugal innovation' Africa's ticket to green development?
Taking simple local solutions to larger scale could drive climate-smart development and jobs on a continent that needs them
U.N. to boost security for LGBT+ refugees after deadly arson attack at Kenya camp
LGBT+ refugees at the Kakuma camp have repeatedly complained about their safety in recent years, citing numerous attacks by other residents and local people
Uganda, Tanzania, oil firms sign accords to build $3.5 bln pipeline
The pipeline has met with resistance from environmentalists who argue it will threaten ecologically sensitive areas along its route and fuel climate change
Dozens arrested in global human trafficking raids led by Interpol
Nearly 90 people arrested for trafficking offences in operation spanning 24 countries, from France to Brazil
Christian group launches campaign to get Folau back into NRL
The Australian Christian Lobby has called for Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia for an Instagram post deemed homophobic, to be allowed to return to the National Rugby League (NRL)
Increases in aid sex abuse complaints reflect tougher scrutiny, Britain says
Britain says sexual exploitation and harassment by aid workers happens ‘far too often’ and pledges new measures to support victims and punish perpetrators
Conflict and COVID-19 drive hunger to record levels in Congo
A third of the population in the Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering from acute hunger due to conflict and the economic impact of COVID-19
World old-growth tropical forest losses increase 12% in 2020, data shows
World Old-growth tropical forest losses increase 12% in 2020 as a result of the climate change
Global rainforest loss 'relentless' in 2020, but SE Asia offers hope
In a year that was supposed to mark major improvements in halting deforestation worldwide, loss of rainforests continued amid the pandemic, rising 12%, says Global Forest Watch